Bradford boss Mark Hughes felt there were positives from his side’s display despite a 2-1 loss against a “very good team” in Rovers.

The Bantams took the lead through Andy Cook but Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side hit back through Bradley Dack and Dilan Markanday.

Hughes was encouraged by their start but admits Rovers “deserved to go through” to the Carabao Cup third round.

“We were up against a very good team today. They are a very technically adapt side, certainly up the top end of the pitch," he told BBC West Yorkshire.

“They have got a lot of quick, technically minded players who are comfortable on the ball and can manipulate the ball, and are looking for quick passes and one-twos around your box.

“It is very difficult to put a physical presence on that type of play just because they are very quick minded and shift the ball quickly. But I thought we stuck at it and obviously had a great start getting our noses in front.

“Great goal once again from Cooky after good work from Banksy. That was encouraging for us that we have gone up against a good team and been able to give them a little bit of a bloody nose, but it wasn’t enough in the end.

“Conceding goals, there are always things you can look at and certainly there was a few elements of our defensive play leading up to both their goals that we need to work on. But overall, I thought we gave it a good go.

“We showed the competition the respect it deserves and on the night we were beaten by a technically adept team who, if we’re honest, deserved to go through. We gave it a go.

“Towards the end, we needed the ball to fall for us at the right time. A couple of good chances, it wasn’t to be. But I was pleased with what we produced against a good team.”

Rovers are back in Championship action on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Stoke City to Ewood Park.

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